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Originally Posted by Grabber
I've seen bone stock 5.0's put down 370-375 RWHP and 365-370 RWTQ.
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I don't believe you.
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Originally Posted by lil_chef
underrated? doesn't being SAE certified prevent a company from under/overrating an engine by the 15 hp i've seen some people quote?
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SAE-certification is supposed to prevent substantial rating problems, but performance cars are very complicated machines. The true best measure of a car's performance is a trip down the track, not a dyno. Those numbers mean nothing if it can't put them to the pavement.
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Originally Posted by lil_chef
are they actually underrated or is the dyno slightly off? or are the actual drivetrain loss estimates off?
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Dynos aren't very scientific machines. There is a margin for error on the dyno, as well as a margin for error on the drivetrain loss. Combining these really make a wide range for error. That leaves plenty of room for both underrating the vehicle and using a conservative dyno that might not deliver flattering results.
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Originally Posted by cab2g
do you guys think the solid rear axle of the Mustang has anything to do with the superior dyno numbers compared to the supposedly higher HP Camaro?
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That's affirmative.